Name: Super Clumpy Nut-Free Snack Mix Granola
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats; 0.5 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup pretzel pieces; 1 cup sunflower kernels; 0.5 cup dried cranberries; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 2 tablespoons honey; 0.333 cup coconut oil; 1.5 teaspoons vanilla; 2 egg whites

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Ingredients

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Super Clumpy Nut-Free Snack Mix Granola

4 cups rolled oats

½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1 cup pretzel pieces

1 cup sunflower kernels

½ cup dried cranberries

1 tbsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp salt

¼ cup maple syrup

2 tablespoons honey

⅓ cup coconut oil

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

2 egg whites

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 280F. In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients together.

In a small bowl, add maple syrup, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla and mix together. The mixture will probably stay separated, but give another good stir before pouring over dry ingredients. Add the mixed wet ingredients (except egg whites) to the dry ingredients and mix well.

In a small bowl, whisk your egg whites until they are light and foamy. Pour egg whites over the granola mixture and mix well, until completely saturated.

Spread the granola mixture out on a half sheet size baking tray lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Leave a rectangular space empty in the middle of your sheet pan and spread the granola around the outsides. This way there are no problems with the center granola cooking faster than the edge granola.

Bake for 45-55 minutes, and DO NOT stir. The clumps will break up if the granola is stirred during cooking. When done, turn the oven off and let the granola cool for about 10 minutes in the oven with the door open, then remove from oven and let cool for another 10 minutes. The granola will harden as it cools.

Use a spatula to lift large sections of the granola from the sheet pan. Store in an airtight container and eat within 4 days. Serve with yogurt, milk, berries or eat plain!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Maximize Clumping with Egg White Ratio 🥚
Use room-temperature egg whites and whip them to stiff peaks before folding in dry ingredients—this creates a sticky binder that holds clusters together during baking.
Layer Your Wet Ingredients Strategically 🍯
Mix honey and maple syrup together first, then drizzle melted coconut oil into the egg whites to create an even, cohesive coating that won't separate during baking.
Don't Stir During Baking 🛑
Resist the urge to mix the granola while it bakes—wait until the last 10 minutes, then break apart large clumps gently to maintain chunky pieces while ensuring even browning.
Add Delicate Ingredients Late ⏰
Fold dried cranberries and pretzel pieces in during the final 5 minutes of baking to prevent them from over-drying or becoming bitter while keeping them crisp.
Cool Completely Before Storing 🧊
Allow the granola to cool for at least 30 minutes on the baking sheet undisturbed—the residual heat will continue to crisp and set your clumps for maximum crunchiness and longevity.